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Weather & Climate in Leira, Norway
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Leira has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 34°F (1°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 25.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 11.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,378 feet.
Temperature
17°F Jan (-9°C)
54°F Jul (12°C)
| Annual Average | 34.1°F |
| 37% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| Sunny Days | 291 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,378 ft (420 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,881/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 60.9701°N, 9.2949°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Oslo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
13 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.5.
| Nov 19, 1994 | 0 km WNW of Jessheim, Norway | M3.5 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2004 | 11 km N of Sand, Norway | M3.4 | 131 km | 23 km |
| Nov 27, 1993 | 4 km SW of Sand, Norway | M3.1 | 136 km | 10 km |
| May 25, 2008 | 4 km WSW of Åneby, Norway | M2.9 | 129 km | 15 km |
| Jun 30, 1992 | 9 km NNW of Elverum, Norway | M2.8 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Aug 1, 1994 | 30 km N of Noresund, Norway | M2.7 | 61 km | 5 km |
| Aug 22, 1994 | 21 km S of Reinsvoll, Norway | M2.7 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Nov 19, 1994 | 7 km NW of Jessheim, Norway | M2.7 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Nov 21, 1994 | 6 km NNW of Jessheim, Norway | M2.7 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Jan 6, 1991 | 2 km ESE of Farnes, Norway | M2.6 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Dec 12, 1994 | 8 km S of Rotnes, Norway | M2.6 | 139 km | 5 km |
| Oct 3, 1993 | 43 km E of Odda, Norway | M2.5 | 149 km | 5 km |
| Nov 25, 1992 | 45 km E of Farnes, Norway | M2.5 | 50 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 7.0 m (23 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1983 | WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | 7.0 m | — | 90 km |
| 1994 | WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | 4.0 m | — | 149 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°F (-9°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 18°F (-8°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| March | 24°F (-5°C) | 1.4 in | |
| April | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 43°F (6°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 50°F (10°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 54°F (12°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 52°F (11°C) | 2.9 in | |
| September | 43°F (6°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 35°F (2°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 24°F (-4°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 19°F (-8°C) | 1.5 in |
Leira has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 17°F in January to 54°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.2") and February the driest (1.1").